Madam Speaker, as my colleague is well aware, the former speaker of the House of Commons clearly indicated that he alone was responsible for inviting that person and for recognizing him in the House of Commons. It was his initiative. No other parliamentarian was involved or informed, and neither was the government. The former speaker invited his own guests for the speech on Friday. They were selected by him and his office.
The same day we learned about this horrendous incident in the House, the Prime Minister recognized that this was painful for Canadians and all others affected by the Holocaust.